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African-American

St. Thomas University Law School Named Benjamin L. Crump College of Law

The College of Law at St. Thomas University will be renamed the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, making the law school the U.S.’s first to be named after a practicing Black attorney.

Benjamin L. Crump

African-American

N.C. A&T Honors 63rd Anniversary of the A&T Four Woolworth’s Department Store Sit-In

N.C. A&T hosted a celebration Feb. 1 for the 63rd anniversary of the A&T Four’s Woolworth’s Department Store sit-in.

African-American

Educational Institutions Play Vital Role in Teaching American Public

Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III expressed their concern regarding legislation restricting what parts of history can be taught in states across the country.

Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III.

CVS Health to Partner with Higher Ed Institutions to Help Address Barriers to Care in Underserved Communities

CVS Health has announced an initiative to help address barriers to care in underserved U.S. communities, and some higher ed institutions are taking part.

‘Great Resigners’ Report Shows Opportunity for Higher Ed

Two-thirds reported taking an online course to improve their job prospects

Michael Hansen, CEO of the Cengage Group

American Sociological Association Releases Sociological Guide to Race, Racism, and Antiracism Educational Efforts

The American Sociological Association has released a sociological guide that explains concepts of race and racism and the importance of antiracism educational efforts.

American Sociological Association (asa)

Study Investigates Racial Minority Student Law School Experiences

Having meaningful relationships with law school faculty and staff is essential for underrepresented racial minority students as they decide on law school options, adjust to academic environments, and negotiate in-school experiences, a recent study found.

Dr. Terrell Strayhorn

The PhD Project Opens Membership Eligibility to DACA Recipients

DACA recipients – Dreamers – can now apply to join The PhD Project, a non-profit working to diversify business schools and the business world.

Faculty & Staff

NIH Grants $2 Million to Support Underrepresented Minority Faculty at PWIs

Faculty from the University of Kentucky, Vanderbilt University, and University of North Carolina Greensboro have received $2 million from the NIH to support underrepresented minority faculty at predominantly white U.S. institutions.

Danelle Stevens-Watkins, acting dean of the UK College of Education

African-American

Dr. Rema Vassar Elected First Black Woman Chair of Michigan State University Board of Trustees

Dr. Rema Vassar has been elected next board chair of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, making her the first Black woman to do so.

Dr. Rema Vassar

Community Colleges

Higher Education Can Connect Diverse Students to Lucrative, Technical Careers

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects to see a massive shortage of skilled workers in 2023, and two and four-year institutions can take advantage of the opportunities technical, trade, and apprenticeship programs can provide students.

Pexels Mikael Blomkvist 8961701

African-American

Association for the Study of African American Life and History to Host Third Annual Black History Month Festival

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History will be hosting a series of events as part of its Third Annual Black History Month Festival this year.

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